A fresh apple can be a delightful snack. Apples can stay fresh for so long before they start to go bad. However, apples that are far past their expiration date may no longer be safe to eat.

Unlike other fruits, avocados only begin to ripen after they are harvested from the tree. However, the ripening process of this fruit occurs quite quickly after being picked. After the avocado is ripe, it will only take a few days for the avocado to start spoiling and become unusable. Here are 5 signs to recognize when an avocado is spoiled and should no longer be used.